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Free Functional Skills English Level 2 Course in Wolverhampton – Adult Education Wolverhampton

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start17 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills English Level 2 Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at Adult Education Wolverhampton, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 9 weeks and covers speaking and listening, reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. You'll have a face-to-face skills check before you start. This confirms the course is the right level for you.

You'll finish with a Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2.

Who this course is for

Functional Skills English Level 2 is a nationally recognised qualification designed to help adults develop practical reading, writing, speaking and listening skills needed for work, study and everyday life. Pearson (Edexcel) Functional Skills qualifications focus on realworld communication tasks and practical English rather than literary analysis. Level 2 is considered equivalent to GCSE Grade 4/C, making it accepted by apprenticeship standards, employers, FE colleges and many universities. Suitable for adults who want to improve workplace communication, progress to further training or access careers requiring strong literacy skills

Entry requirements

Learners must be aged 19 or over. Entry Level 3 or Level 1 English (or equivalent) recommended, but not essential. Initial assessment will help identify individual starting points and support needs. A short initial assessment to determine the appropriate level of study.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your speaking and listening skills for everyday and work situations.
  • You'll practise reading a range of texts and identifying key information.
  • You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
  • You'll improve your spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
  • You'll communicate more effectively in formal and informal settings.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run part-time during the day. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening. Assessment is through written tasks and a spoken assessment. You'll complete an initial skills check before the course begins so your learning is planned at the right level.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Adult Education Wolverhampton will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, communicates clearly with customers in writing and in person.
  • Administrator, handles correspondence, reports, and written records.
  • Care assistant, writes accurate care notes and communicates with colleagues.
  • Retail supervisor, reads and writes workplace documents with confidence.
  • Teaching assistant, supports learners with reading and writing tasks.
  • Warehouse operative, reads instructions and completes written records accurately.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 qualifications in your chosen subject, many require a Level 2 English qualification for entry.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, for adults aiming toward university study.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, a useful companion qualification recognised by employers alongside the English certificate.
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